Application of the Fitness and Nutrition Program for Seniors (FANS) to improve Physical Activity and Kinanthropometric Measures among Community-Dwelling Older Adults living with Frailty: a Quasi-experimental Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the impact of COVID-19, telehealth technologies have become crucial for managing the health of community-dwelling older adults with frailty. This study builds upon the Fitness and Nutrition Program for Seniors (FANS), a hybrid course based on the Transtheoretical Model, which integrates both in-person and remote care tailored for this population. This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of this intervention on physical activity and kinanthropometric measures.

Methods

This quasi-experimental research involved 81 older adults from community care centers, with 43 in the experimental group receiving the FANS and 38 in the control group continuing their usual health activities. Outcome measures, evaluated using intention-to-treat analysis, included p

SUBMITTER: Li PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12285095 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature